PLUS (PT)

Rick Steves' Europe"Iran:Tehran and Side Trips"
Rick visits Tehran and a small village for a look at some of civilization's important historical sites and a sense of Iran's 21st-century culture.G

6:30 am

Rudy Maxa's World"Four Great Cities of Asia"
Only three per cent of the world's population lived in cities in 1800s, but that number will swell to 70% by 2050. Cities in Asia underwent rapid growth in the past century, and "Four Great Cities of Asia" examines the remarkable evolution of the mega-city. From the world's largest city, Tokyo, to the colorful chaos of Delhi, and from the modern miracle of Seoul to the teeming streets of Bangkok, "Four Great Cities of Asia" is a passport to the high-tech marvels and back-street secrets of four of the world's most amazing cities. D

7:00 am

The Desert Speaks"Peru's Canyon of the Condor"
Travel through Peru's Colca Canyon - at 12,000 feet one of the tallest and deepest canyons in the world - in search of Andean Condors, massive birds with wingspans more than 11 feet wide. Explore the natural history of these graceful creatures and learn their ritualistic significance to the native people of the area. Along the way through the canyon, examine the terraced farming that is a result of pre-Incan engineering sophistication. D

Lidia's Italy In America"Italian American Sandwiches #2"
Once again, Lidia looks at the history of some Italian American local sandwich beginnings, starting with Baltimore's Italian American Civic Club Sandwich, a Primanti Sandwich and a Prosciutto, Scallion and Egg Sandwich. She also makes a delicious Celery, Artichoke and Mortadella Salad to accompany the sandwiches. D

8:30 am

GardenSMART
In the 1700's, a home garden was the exception. Allow GardenSMART to introduce you to the person credited with first cataloging and painting plants of his time in the U.S. Many of the plants we grow today he grew in his garden. D

9:00 am

Christina"The Beat Goes On...."
if you make food choices that result in a healthy heart. Almost completely preventable and reversible, heart disease is one illness we need to put on ice. And it's so easy. D

9:30 am

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen"Grilling"
Bridget shows Chris how to make Grilled Thin-Cut Pork Chops and Grilled Potato Hobo Packs. Then, Adam reveals his top picks for grill tongs. Next, Chris shares the test kitchen's top new gadgets, and finally, Julia uncovers the secrets to Grilled Lemon Chicken. D

10:00 am

Austin City Limits"Arcade Fire"
The alternative rock superstars perform hits and tunes from their Grammy Award-winning album The Suburbs.G

11:00 am

Sesame Street"The Good Bird's Club"
Big Bird receives an invitation to join the Good Birds Club. On his way to join he sings about how happy he is to be himself. When Big Bird meets the president of the club, he ridicules Big Bird because of his physical appearance. D

12:00 pm

Dinosaur Train"Derek The Deinonychus/Don's Dragonfly"
Derek the Deinonychus - Buddy, Tiny and Mom visit a family of Deinonychus, dinosaurs with large, sharp toe-claws. They meet a kid named Derek who uses his toe-claws to not only hunt with but to carve great art! Don's Dragonfly - Don makes a new friend with red feet, a dragonfly named Howard. D

12:30 pm

Super Why!"The Magic Porridge Pot"
Oh no! Pig's new toy robot is out of control! The Super Readers fly into the story of The Magic Porridge Pot to rescue a little girl whose magical pot just won't stop making porridge! Will the Super Readers be able to help or will they end up with more porridge than even The Three Bears would know what to do with? Educational Objectives: To learn the importance of paying attention, uncover the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling and use the power to read to change the story!. D

1:00 pm

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!"Bounce/Timmy Tippy Toe"
Bounce - Nick and Sally are wondering why their ball is so bouncy. Fish tells them it's because it's made from rubber, and rubber comes from trees. Cat doesn't believe him so it's time to ask the expert, Dr. Twiggles! It turns out Fish is right! And Dr. Twiggles shows them all just how rubber is made, and all the wonderful things rubber can make! Timmy Tippy Toe - Nick and Sally are playing on a climbing frame but just can't manage to get to the top. D

1:30 pm

Wild Kratts"Seasquatch"
The Kratt brothers' sub loses power while they are exploring the strange landscape of the ocean depths and they are trapped on the ocean floor of the deep sea. Aviva must figure out how to harness the energy from the deep sea's hydrothermal vents in order to save the brothers and return them to the surface. The Wild Kratts team learns all about the amazing process of chemosynthesis and how deep sea creatures transform toxic chemicals into energy. D

2:00 pm

Sara's Weeknight Meals"Turkish Home Cooking"
Every country has its own weeknight food. Sara takes a special journey to Turkey to discover how home cooks in Turkey use its abundant natural resources to cook delicious everyday meals. We'll travel to remote farms to cook from the land - Kebabs, meatballs, pumpkin fritters and quince liquor. D

2:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"European Travel Skills, Part 1"
Rick begins his favorite 3,000-mile European loop while providing information about essential travel skills. He packs 30 years of travel experience into his practical advice while he is on location in Amsterdam, Germany's Rhineland, Venice, Siena, the Italian Riviera, the Swiss Alps, Paris and London. Part 1 of 3G

3:00 pm

Fake Or Fortune?"Monet, Monet, Monet"
Host Fiona Bruce and art expert Philip Mould begin by examining a painting they believe to be an unacknowledged work by Monet.G

Globe Trekker"Around The World - Silk Road: Kashgar to Istanbul"
Holly Morris picks up the journey in Central Asia. She crosses the Jiptik Pass to Osh, and explores the Kingdom of Samarkand and Bukhara. She travels the desert of Turkmenistan to the lost city of Merv and heads to the modern capital of Baku in Azerbaijan. Her trek ends in the rich bazaars of Istanbul.G

6:00 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Rec Tech"
Whether producing custom jet boats, some of the world's best-known knives, high-end fly fishing reels or calorie-packed and great-tasting energy bars, the people leading Idaho's recreation technology companies share one characteristic: They love Idaho's great outdoors. This episode features the adventurous men and women behind these innovations.G

6:30 pm

Dialogue"Samuel Hunter"
Host Marcia Franklin talks with Moscow native playwright Samuel Hunter about his works and the influence of Idaho in his plays. Hunter, who was in Boise recently to help direct one of his plays, is the recipient of a 2011 Obie Award, the equivalent of a Tony Award for off-Broadway productions, for his play A Bright New Boise.G

7:00 pm

Oregon Field Guide"Dam Removal, Fort Stevens Underground, Wagon Maker"
On the Sandy River, scientists study how dam removal would impact the river's ecosystem. An 87-year-old grows his own trees for the wood he uses to build traditional horse-drawn wagons.G

7:30 pm

Travelscope"Guatemala - The Maya of the Western Highlands"
Joseph visits the ancient Spanish colonial capital of Antigua before climbing volcanoes and heading into Guatemala's Mayan highland villages for hard bargaining in the local markets, a leisurely visit to a coffee plantation and a weaving lesson on a traditional back-strap loom. D

8:00 pm

Pacific Heartbeat"Let's Play Music! Slack Key with Cyril Pahinui and Friends"
In this intimate backyard performance, master slack key musician Cyril Pahinui (featured in last season's "Waimea 'Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar") jams with some of the most talented musicians in Hawaii. The Oscar-winning film The Descendantsprominently featured the music of Cyril's father, Gabby "Pop" Pahinui, considered the "Godfather" of Hawaiian slack key guitar. D

9:00 pm

Globe Trekker"Around The World - Silk Road: Kashgar to Istanbul"
Holly Morris picks up the journey in Central Asia. She crosses the Jiptik Pass to Osh, and explores the Kingdom of Samarkand and Bukhara. She travels the desert of Turkmenistan to the lost city of Merv and heads to the modern capital of Baku in Azerbaijan. Her trek ends in the rich bazaars of Istanbul.G

10:00 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Rec Tech"
Whether producing custom jet boats, some of the world's best-known knives, high-end fly fishing reels or calorie-packed and great-tasting energy bars, the people leading Idaho's recreation technology companies share one characteristic: They love Idaho's great outdoors. This episode features the adventurous men and women behind these innovations.G

10:30 pm

Dialogue"Samuel Hunter"
Host Marcia Franklin talks with Moscow native playwright Samuel Hunter about his works and the influence of Idaho in his plays. Hunter, who was in Boise recently to help direct one of his plays, is the recipient of a 2011 Obie Award, the equivalent of a Tony Award for off-Broadway productions, for his play A Bright New Boise.G

11:00 pm

Oregon Field Guide"Dam Removal, Fort Stevens Underground, Wagon Maker"
On the Sandy River, scientists study how dam removal would impact the river's ecosystem. An 87-year-old grows his own trees for the wood he uses to build traditional horse-drawn wagons.G

11:30 pm

Travelscope"Guatemala - The Maya of the Western Highlands"
Joseph visits the ancient Spanish colonial capital of Antigua before climbing volcanoes and heading into Guatemala's Mayan highland villages for hard bargaining in the local markets, a leisurely visit to a coffee plantation and a weaving lesson on a traditional back-strap loom. D